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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.75, 539.19 and 280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.75, 539.19 and 280.49 is: 387.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.75 : 539.19 = 280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.75/539.19 = 280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.75x = 539.19 × 280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.75x = 151,234.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,234.71/390.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.04

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