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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.32, 538.19 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.32, 538.19 and 266.07 is: 366.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.32 : 538.19 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.32/538.19 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.32x = 538.19 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.32x = 143,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,196.37/390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.87

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