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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.61, 586.02 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.61, 586.02 and 325.26 is: 487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.61 : 586.02 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.61/586.02 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.61x = 586.02 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.61x = 190,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,608.87/390.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.98

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