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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.86, 586.52 and 360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.86, 586.52 and 360.79 is: 541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.86 : 586.52 = 360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.86/586.52 = 360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.86x = 586.52 × 360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.86x = 211,610.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,610.55/390.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.40

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