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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.84, 873.36 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.84, 873.36 and 390 is: 584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.84 : 873.36 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.84/873.36 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.84x = 873.36 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.84x = 340,610.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,610.40/582.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.40

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