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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.80, 586.32 and 352.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.80, 586.32 and 352.10 is: 528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.80 : 586.32 = 352.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.80/586.32 = 352.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.80x = 586.32 × 352.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.80x = 206,440.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,440.34/390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.26

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