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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.93, 741.27 and 390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.93, 741.27 and 390.27 is: 537.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.93 : 741.27 = 390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.93/741.27 = 390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.93x = 741.27 × 390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.93x = 289,295.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,295.44/537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.79

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