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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.70, 548.60 and 390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.70, 548.60 and 390.70 is: 548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.70 : 548.60 = 390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.70/548.60 = 390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.70x = 548.60 × 390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.70x = 214,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,338.02/390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.60

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