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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.09, 538.44 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.09, 538.44 and 359.10 is: 495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.09 : 538.44 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.09/538.44 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.09x = 538.44 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.09x = 193,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,353.80/390.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.66

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