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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.26, 538.49 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.26, 538.49 and 264.28 is: 364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.26 : 538.49 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.26/538.49 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.26x = 538.49 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.26x = 142,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,312.14/390.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.66

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