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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.17, 537.45 and 364.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.17, 537.45 and 364.66 is: 502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.17 : 537.45 = 364.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.17/537.45 = 364.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.17x = 537.45 × 364.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.17x = 195,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,986.52/390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.31

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