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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 539.64 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 539.64 and 366.32 is: 505.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 539.64 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/539.64 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 539.64 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 197,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,680.92/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.63

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