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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.91, 585.45 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.91, 585.45 and 363.58 is: 544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.91 : 585.45 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.91/585.45 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.91x = 585.45 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.91x = 212,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,857.91/390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.52

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