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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.38, 538.72 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.38, 538.72 and 215.73 is: 297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.38 : 538.72 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.38/538.72 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.38x = 538.72 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.38x = 116,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,217.53/390.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.71

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