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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 585.40 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 585.40 and 368.96 is: 553.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 585.40 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/585.40 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 585.40 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 215,989.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,989.18/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.02

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