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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.05, 537.95 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.05, 537.95 and 292.04 is: 402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.05 : 537.95 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.05/537.95 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.05x = 537.95 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.05x = 157,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,101.46/390.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.77

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