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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.25, 538.52 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.25, 538.52 and 215.60 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.25 : 538.52 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.25/538.52 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.25x = 538.52 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.25x = 116,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,101.14/390.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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