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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.36, 537.96 and 279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.36, 537.96 and 279.65 is: 385.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.36 : 537.96 = 279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.36/537.96 = 279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.36x = 537.96 × 279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.36x = 150,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,440.51/390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.39

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