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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.17, 584.80 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.17, 584.80 and 320.92 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.17 : 584.80 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.17/584.80 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.17x = 584.80 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.17x = 187,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,674.02/390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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