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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.54, 584.44 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.54, 584.44 and 287.58 is: 430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.54 : 584.44 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.54/584.44 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.54x = 584.44 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.54x = 168,073.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,073.26/390.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.36

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