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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.40, 582.44 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.40, 582.44 and 368.80 is: 550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.40 : 582.44 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.40/582.44 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.40x = 582.44 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.40x = 214,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,803.87/390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.21

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