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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.16, 538.14 and 366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.16, 538.14 and 366.94 is: 506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.16 : 538.14 = 366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.16/538.14 = 366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.16x = 538.14 × 366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.16x = 197,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,465.09/390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.11

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