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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.92, 585.74 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.92, 585.74 and 381.32 is: 571.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.92 : 585.74 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.92/585.74 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.92x = 585.74 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.92x = 223,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,354.38/390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.36

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