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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.64, 586.17 and 363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.64, 586.17 and 363.10 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.64 : 586.17 = 363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.64/586.17 = 363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.64x = 586.17 × 363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.64x = 212,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,838.33/390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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