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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.90, 586.62 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.90, 586.62 and 356.88 is: 535.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.90 : 586.62 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.90/586.62 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.90x = 586.62 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.90x = 209,352.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,352.95/390.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.57

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