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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.66, 585.45 and 294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.66, 585.45 and 294.54 is: 441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.66 : 585.45 = 294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.66/585.45 = 294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.66x = 585.45 × 294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.66x = 172,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,438.44/390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.40

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