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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.10, 589.78 and 390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.10, 589.78 and 390.10 is: 589.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.10 : 589.78 = 390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.10/589.78 = 390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.10x = 589.78 × 390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.10x = 230,073.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,073.18/390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.78

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