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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.45, 742.84 and 390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.45, 742.84 and 390.76 is: 539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.45 : 742.84 = 390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.45/742.84 = 390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.45x = 742.84 × 390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.45x = 290,272.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,272.16/538.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.09

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