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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.29, 586.17 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.29, 586.17 and 373.01 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.29 : 586.17 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.29/586.17 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.29x = 586.17 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.29x = 218,644.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,644.34/390.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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