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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.59, 584.90 and 353.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.59, 584.90 and 353.61 is: 529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.59 : 584.90 = 353.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.59/584.90 = 353.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.59x = 584.90 × 353.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.59x = 206,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,823.56/390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.52

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