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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.07, 538.50 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.07, 538.50 and 370.09 is: 510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.07 : 538.50 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.07/538.50 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.07x = 538.50 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.07x = 199,293.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,293.47/390.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.92

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