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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.93, 583.54 and 362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.93, 583.54 and 362.37 is: 540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.93 : 583.54 = 362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.93/583.54 = 362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.93x = 583.54 × 362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.93x = 211,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,458.67/390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.92

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