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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.78, 586.38 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.78, 586.38 and 359.46 is: 539.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.78 : 586.38 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.78/586.38 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.78x = 586.38 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.78x = 210,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,780.15/390.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.38

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