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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.32, 582.18 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.32, 582.18 and 367.76 is: 548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.32 : 582.18 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.32/582.18 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.32x = 582.18 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.32x = 214,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,102.52/390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.53

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