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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.06, 585.31 and 359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.06, 585.31 and 359.99 is: 540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.06 : 585.31 = 359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.06/585.31 = 359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.06x = 585.31 × 359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.06x = 210,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,702.82/390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.19

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