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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.04, 538.28 and 215.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.04, 538.28 and 215.41 is: 297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.04 : 538.28 = 215.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.04/538.28 = 215.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.04x = 538.28 × 215.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.04x = 115,950.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,950.89/390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.28

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