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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.87, 538.74 and 379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.87, 538.74 and 379.26 is: 522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.87 : 538.74 = 379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.87/538.74 = 379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.87x = 538.74 × 379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.87x = 204,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,322.53/390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.74

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