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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 600.87 and 390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 600.87 and 390.69 is: 582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 600.87 = 390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/600.87 = 390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 600.87 × 390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 234,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,753.90/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.75

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