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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.17, 539.44 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.17, 539.44 and 372.96 is: 515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.17 : 539.44 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.17/539.44 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.17x = 539.44 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.17x = 201,188.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,188.61/390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.64

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