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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.10, 586.25 and 363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.10, 586.25 and 363.79 is: 546.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.10 : 586.25 = 363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.10/586.25 = 363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.10x = 586.25 × 363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.10x = 213,274.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,274.21/390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.72

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