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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.59, 585.02 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.59, 585.02 and 387.59 is: 585.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.59 : 585.02 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.59/585.02 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.59x = 585.02 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.59x = 226,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,745.95/387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.02

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