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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.98, 586.38 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.98, 586.38 and 208.28 is: 312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.98 : 586.38 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.98/586.38 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.98x = 586.38 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.98x = 122,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,131.23/390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.37

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