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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 588.48 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 588.48 and 390.08 is: 581.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 588.48 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/588.48 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 588.48 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 229,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,554.28/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.09

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