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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.99, 586.59 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.99, 586.59 and 325.64 is: 488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.99 : 586.59 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.99/586.59 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.99x = 586.59 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.99x = 191,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,017.17/390.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.55

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