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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.12, 586.40 and 282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.12, 586.40 and 282.39 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.12 : 586.40 = 282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.12/586.40 = 282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.12x = 586.40 × 282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.12x = 165,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,592.08/390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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