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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.53, 586.41 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.53, 586.41 and 310.04 is: 465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.53 : 586.41 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.53/586.41 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.53x = 586.41 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.53x = 181,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,808.66/390.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.54

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