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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.63, 539.15 and 351.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.63, 539.15 and 351.21 is: 484.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.63 : 539.15 = 351.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.63/539.15 = 351.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.63x = 539.15 × 351.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.63x = 189,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,353.12/390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.74

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