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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.86, 538.74 and 379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.86, 538.74 and 379.25 is: 522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.86 : 538.74 = 379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.86/538.74 = 379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.86x = 538.74 × 379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.86x = 204,314.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,314.45/390.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.74

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