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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.30, 584.13 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.30, 584.13 and 379.86 is: 568.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.30 : 584.13 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.30/584.13 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.30x = 584.13 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.30x = 221,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,887.62/390.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.51

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