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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.59, 586.04 and 384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.59, 586.04 and 384.45 is: 576.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.59 : 586.04 = 384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.59/586.04 = 384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.59x = 586.04 × 384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.59x = 225,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,301.16/390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.83

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