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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.59, 538.74 and 373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.59, 538.74 and 373.98 is: 515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.59 : 538.74 = 373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.59/538.74 = 373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.59x = 538.74 × 373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.59x = 201,477.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,477.99/390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.84

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