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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.03, 541.40 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.03, 541.40 and 390.36 is: 535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.03 : 541.40 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.03/541.40 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.03x = 541.40 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.03x = 211,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,337.72/395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.00

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