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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.72, 730.26 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.72, 730.26 and 390.20 is: 586.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.72 : 730.26 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.72/730.26 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.72x = 730.26 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.72x = 284,947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,947.45/485.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.65

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