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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.36, 538.07 and 368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.36, 538.07 and 368.49 is: 507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.36 : 538.07 = 368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.36/538.07 = 368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.36x = 538.07 × 368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.36x = 198,271.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,271.57/390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.92

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