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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.06, 584.28 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.06, 584.28 and 282.42 is: 423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.06 : 584.28 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.06/584.28 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.06x = 584.28 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.06x = 165,012.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,012.36/390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.04

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