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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.64, 538.68 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.64, 538.68 and 274 is: 377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.64 : 538.68 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.64/538.68 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.64x = 538.68 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.64x = 147,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,598.32/390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.84

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