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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.60, 584.98 and 367.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.60, 584.98 and 367.82 is: 550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.60 : 584.98 = 367.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.60/584.98 = 367.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.60x = 584.98 × 367.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.60x = 215,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,167.34/390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.86

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