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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.28, 538.70 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.28, 538.70 and 240.96 is: 332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.28 : 538.70 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.28/538.70 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.28x = 538.70 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.28x = 129,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,805.15/390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.59

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