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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.21, 585.59 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.21, 585.59 and 287.76 is: 431.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.21 : 585.59 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.21/585.59 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.21x = 585.59 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.21x = 168,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,505.74/390.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.84

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