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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.80, 590.63 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.80, 590.63 and 365.37 is: 550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.80 : 590.63 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.80/590.63 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.80x = 590.63 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.80x = 215,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,798.48/391.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.79

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