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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.31, 538.52 and 292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.31, 538.52 and 292.10 is: 403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.31 : 538.52 = 292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.31/538.52 = 292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.31x = 538.52 × 292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.31x = 157,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,297.54/390.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.01

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