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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.62, 586.37 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.62, 586.37 and 274.59 is: 412.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.62 : 586.37 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.62/586.37 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.62x = 586.37 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.62x = 161,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,012.02/390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.19

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