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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.42, 584.97 and 350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.42, 584.97 and 350.34 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.42 : 584.97 = 350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.42/584.97 = 350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.42x = 584.97 × 350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.42x = 204,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,938.39/390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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