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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.14, 585.14 and 368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.14, 585.14 and 368.72 is: 553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.14 : 585.14 = 368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.14/585.14 = 368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.14x = 585.14 × 368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.14x = 215,752.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,752.82/390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.01

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