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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.60, 590.51 and 387.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.60, 590.51 and 387.08 is: 580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.60 : 590.51 = 387.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.60/590.51 = 387.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.60x = 590.51 × 387.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.60x = 228,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,569.72/393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.72

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