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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.74, 586.31 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.74, 586.31 and 329.58 is: 494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.74 : 586.31 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.74/586.31 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.74x = 586.31 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.74x = 193,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,234.40/390.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.54

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