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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.45, 537.73 and 381.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.45, 537.73 and 381.95 is: 526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.45 : 537.73 = 381.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.45/537.73 = 381.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.45x = 537.73 × 381.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.45x = 205,382.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,382.33/390.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.01

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