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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.01, 537.68 and 279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.01, 537.68 and 279.29 is: 385.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.01 : 537.68 = 279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.01/537.68 = 279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.01x = 537.68 × 279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.01x = 150,168.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,168.65/390.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.04

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