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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.31, 585.77 and 387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.31, 585.77 and 387.27 is: 581.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.31 : 585.77 = 387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.31/585.77 = 387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.31x = 585.77 × 387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.31x = 226,849.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,849.21/390.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.21

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