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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.04, 584.89 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.04, 584.89 and 275.22 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.04 : 584.89 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.04/584.89 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.04x = 584.89 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.04x = 160,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,972.74/390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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