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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.86, 538.76 and 368.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.86, 538.76 and 368.99 is: 508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.86 : 538.76 = 368.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.86/538.76 = 368.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.86x = 538.76 × 368.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.86x = 198,795.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,795.21/390.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.61

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