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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.95, 585.90 and 342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.95, 585.90 and 342.08 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.95 : 585.90 = 342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.95/585.90 = 342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.95x = 585.90 × 342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.95x = 200,421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,421.74/390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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