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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.29, 541.41 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.29, 541.41 and 369.54 is: 512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.29 : 541.41 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.29/541.41 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.29x = 541.41 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.29x = 200,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,070.78/390.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.62

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