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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.66, 538.78 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.66, 538.78 and 352.26 is: 485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.66 : 538.78 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.66/538.78 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.66x = 538.78 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.66x = 189,787.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,787.07/390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.82

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