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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.93, 585.90 and 342.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.93, 585.90 and 342.06 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.93 : 585.90 = 342.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.93/585.90 = 342.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.93x = 585.90 × 342.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.93x = 200,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,412.95/390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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