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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.57, 582.44 and 369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.57, 582.44 and 369.01 is: 550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.57 : 582.44 = 369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.57/582.44 = 369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.57x = 582.44 × 369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.57x = 214,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,926.18/390.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.29

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