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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 584.72 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 584.72 and 262.08 is: 392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 584.72 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/584.72 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 584.72 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 153,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,243.42/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.37

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