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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.81, 539.13 and 363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.81, 539.13 and 363.03 is: 500.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.81 : 539.13 = 363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.81/539.13 = 363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.81x = 539.13 × 363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.81x = 195,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,720.36/390.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.81

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