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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.29, 538.81 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.29, 538.81 and 266.13 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.29 : 538.81 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.29/538.81 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.29x = 538.81 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.29x = 143,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,392.16/390.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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