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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.90, 539.73 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.90, 539.73 and 274.62 is: 379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.90 : 539.73 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.90/539.73 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.90x = 539.73 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.90x = 148,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,220.65/390.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.18

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