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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.39, 584.37 and 287.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.39, 584.37 and 287.79 is: 430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.39 : 584.37 = 287.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.39/584.37 = 287.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.39x = 584.37 × 287.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.39x = 168,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,175.84/390.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.79

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