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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.48, 585.72 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.48, 585.72 and 262.80 is: 394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.48 : 585.72 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.48/585.72 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.48x = 585.72 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.48x = 153,927.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,927.22/390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.20

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