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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.96, 588.40 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.96, 588.40 and 390.20 is: 585.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.96 : 588.40 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.96/588.40 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.96x = 588.40 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.96x = 229,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,593.68/391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.76

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