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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.92, 586.50 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.92, 586.50 and 281.48 is: 422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.92 : 586.50 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.92/586.50 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.92x = 586.50 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.92x = 165,088.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,088.02/390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.31

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