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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.97, 586.46 and 367.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.97, 586.46 and 367.21 is: 550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.97 : 586.46 = 367.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.97/586.46 = 367.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.97x = 586.46 × 367.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.97x = 215,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,353.98/390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.82

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