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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.93, 587.76 and 379.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.93, 587.76 and 379.99 is: 571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.93 : 587.76 = 379.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.93/587.76 = 379.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.93x = 587.76 × 379.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.93x = 223,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,342.23/390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.32

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