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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.64, 539.08 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.64, 539.08 and 355.28 is: 490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.64 : 539.08 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.64/539.08 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.64x = 539.08 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.64x = 191,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,524.34/390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.28

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