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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 580.88 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 580.88 and 369.44 is: 550.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 580.88 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/580.88 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 580.88 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 214,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,600.31/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.26

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