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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.22, 538.62 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.22, 538.62 and 266.50 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.22 : 538.62 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.22/538.62 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.22x = 538.62 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.22x = 143,542.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,542.23/390.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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