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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 583.38 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 583.38 and 360.86 is: 539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 583.38 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/583.38 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 583.38 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 210,515.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,515.59/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.76

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