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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.10, 538.22 and 302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.10, 538.22 and 302.62 is: 417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.10 : 538.22 = 302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.10/538.22 = 302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.10x = 538.22 × 302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.10x = 162,876.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,876.14/390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.52

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