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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 538.38 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 538.38 and 360.18 is: 495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 538.38 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/538.38 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 538.38 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 193,913.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,913.71/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.99

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