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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.21, 538.62 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.21, 538.62 and 266.49 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.21 : 538.62 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.21/538.62 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.21x = 538.62 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.21x = 143,536.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,536.84/390.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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