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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.27, 538.14 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.27, 538.14 and 266.01 is: 366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.27 : 538.14 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.27/538.14 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.27x = 538.14 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.27x = 143,147.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,147.61/390.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.79

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