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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.70, 586.80 and 372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.70, 586.80 and 372.70 is: 559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.70 : 586.80 = 372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.70/586.80 = 372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.70x = 586.80 × 372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.70x = 218,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,700.36/390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.77

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