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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.84, 586.62 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.84, 586.62 and 337.56 is: 506.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 586.62 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/586.62 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 586.62 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 198,019.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,019.45/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.65

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