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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 584.76 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 584.76 and 360.32 is: 539.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 584.76 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/584.76 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 584.76 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 210,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,700.72/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.48

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