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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.11, 539.04 and 279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.11, 539.04 and 279.40 is: 386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.11 : 539.04 = 279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.11/539.04 = 279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.11x = 539.04 × 279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.11x = 150,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,607.78/390.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.06

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