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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.26, 538.38 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.26, 538.38 and 266.12 is: 367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.26 : 538.38 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.26/538.38 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.26x = 538.38 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.26x = 143,273.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,273.69/390.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.12

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