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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.73, 585.60 and 341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.73, 585.60 and 341.86 is: 512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.73 : 585.60 = 341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.73/585.60 = 341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.73x = 585.60 × 341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.73x = 200,193.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,193.95/390.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.36

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