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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.17, 538.55 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.17, 538.55 and 265.80 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.17 : 538.55 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.17/538.55 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.17x = 538.55 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.17x = 143,145.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,145.26/390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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