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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.34, 538.42 and 279.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.34, 538.42 and 279.78 is: 385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.34 : 538.42 = 279.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.34/538.42 = 279.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.34x = 538.42 × 279.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.34x = 150,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,639.15/390.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.92

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