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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.64, 585.42 and 357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.64, 585.42 and 357.16 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.64 : 585.42 = 357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.64/585.42 = 357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.64x = 585.42 × 357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.64x = 209,088.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,088.61/390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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