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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.16, 539.54 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.16, 539.54 and 350.74 is: 485.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.16 : 539.54 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.16/539.54 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.16x = 539.54 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.16x = 189,238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,238.26/390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.03

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