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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.37, 538.69 and 215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.37, 538.69 and 215.71 is: 297.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.37 : 538.69 = 215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.37/538.69 = 215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.37x = 538.69 × 215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.37x = 116,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,197.59/390.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.66

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