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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.16, 538.60 and 292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.16, 538.60 and 292.24 is: 403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.16 : 538.60 = 292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.16/538.60 = 292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.16x = 538.60 × 292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.16x = 157,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,400.46/390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.43

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