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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.80, 585.40 and 390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.80, 585.40 and 390.80 is: 585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.80 : 585.40 = 390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.80/585.40 = 390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.80x = 585.40 × 390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.80x = 228,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,774.32/390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.40

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