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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.60, 584.55 and 390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.60, 584.55 and 390.60 is: 584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.60 : 584.55 = 390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.60/584.55 = 390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.60x = 584.55 × 390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.60x = 228,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,325.23/390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.55

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