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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.63, 586.31 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.63, 586.31 and 381.72 is: 572.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.63 : 586.31 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.63/586.31 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.63x = 586.31 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.63x = 223,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,804.34/390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.93

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