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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.97, 586.56 and 384.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.97, 586.56 and 384.10 is: 576.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.97 : 586.56 = 384.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.97/586.56 = 384.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.97x = 586.56 × 384.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.97x = 225,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,297.70/390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.25

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