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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.81, 586.35 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.81, 586.35 and 382.62 is: 574.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.81 : 586.35 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.81/586.35 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.81x = 586.35 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.81x = 224,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,349.24/390.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.06

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