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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.50, 584.73 and 329.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.50, 584.73 and 329.75 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.50 : 584.73 = 329.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.50/584.73 = 329.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.50x = 584.73 × 329.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.50x = 192,811.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,811.79/390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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