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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.15, 538.84 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.15, 538.84 and 302.68 is: 418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.15 : 538.84 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.15/538.84 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.15x = 538.84 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.15x = 163,097.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,097.09/390.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.04

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