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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.28, 538.14 and 357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.28, 538.14 and 357.52 is: 492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.28 : 538.14 = 357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.28/538.14 = 357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.28x = 538.14 × 357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.28x = 192,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,395.81/390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.97

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