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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.35, 585.52 and 366.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.35, 585.52 and 366.59 is: 549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.35 : 585.52 = 366.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.35/585.52 = 366.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.35x = 585.52 × 366.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.35x = 214,641.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,641.93/390.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.88

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