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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.55, 586.05 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.55, 586.05 and 360.48 is: 540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.55 : 586.05 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.55/586.05 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.55x = 586.05 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.55x = 211,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,259.30/390.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.93

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