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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.72, 584.72 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.72, 584.72 and 282 is: 422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.72 : 584.72 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.72/584.72 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.72x = 584.72 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.72x = 164,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,891.04/390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.02

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