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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.03, 538.39 and 265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.03, 538.39 and 265.75 is: 366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.03 : 538.39 = 265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.03/538.39 = 265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.03x = 538.39 × 265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.03x = 143,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,074.45/390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.83

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