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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.10, 537.69 and 279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.10, 537.69 and 279.40 is: 385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.10 : 537.69 = 279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.10/537.69 = 279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.10x = 537.69 × 279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.10x = 150,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,230.59/390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.11

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