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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.24, 538.65 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.24, 538.65 and 274.14 is: 378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.24 : 538.65 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.24/538.65 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.24x = 538.65 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.24x = 147,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,665.51/390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.40

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