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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 584.72 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 584.72 and 280.32 is: 420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 584.72 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/584.72 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 584.72 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 163,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,908.71/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.28

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