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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.42, 535.82 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.42, 535.82 and 379.62 is: 520.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.42 : 535.82 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.42/535.82 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.42x = 535.82 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.42x = 203,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,406.09/390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.99

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