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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.70, 742.11 and 390.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.70, 742.11 and 390.28 is: 538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.70 : 742.11 = 390.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.70/742.11 = 390.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.70x = 742.11 × 390.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.70x = 289,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,630.69/537.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.65

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