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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.52, 584.74 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.52, 584.74 and 286.64 is: 429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.52 : 584.74 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.52/584.74 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.52x = 584.74 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.52x = 167,609.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,609.87/390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.20

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