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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 586.14 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 586.14 and 345 is: 517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 586.14 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/586.14 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 586.14 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 202,218.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,218.30/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.77

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