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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.60, 595.08 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.60, 595.08 and 390.12 is: 585.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.60 : 595.08 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.60/595.08 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.60x = 595.08 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.60x = 232,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,152.61/396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.36

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