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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.04, 538.68 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.04, 538.68 and 265.48 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.04 : 538.68 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.04/538.68 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.04x = 538.68 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.04x = 143,008.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,008.42/390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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