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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.87, 585.36 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.87, 585.36 and 354.42 is: 530.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.87 : 585.36 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.87/585.36 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.87x = 585.36 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.87x = 207,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,463.29/390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.77

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