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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.34, 584.76 and 370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.34, 584.76 and 370.66 is: 555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.34 : 584.76 = 370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.34/584.76 = 370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.34x = 584.76 × 370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.34x = 216,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,747.14/390.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.28

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