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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.49, 585.73 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.49, 585.73 and 265.14 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.49 : 585.73 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.49/585.73 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.49x = 585.73 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.49x = 155,300.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,300.78/390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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