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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.58, 584.82 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.58, 584.82 and 364.26 is: 545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.58 : 584.82 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.58/584.82 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.58x = 584.82 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.58x = 213,026.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,026.53/390.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.41

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