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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.93, 586.05 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.93, 586.05 and 275.01 is: 412.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.93 : 586.05 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.93/586.05 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.93x = 586.05 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.93x = 161,169.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,169.61/390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.27

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