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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.65, 586.96 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.65, 586.96 and 375.28 is: 563.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.65 : 586.96 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.65/586.96 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.65x = 586.96 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.65x = 220,271.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,271.94/390.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.87

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