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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.54, 586.49 and 360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.54, 586.49 and 360.06 is: 540.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.54 : 586.49 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.54/586.49 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.54x = 586.49 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.54x = 211,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,171.59/390.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.72

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