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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.39, 538.66 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.39, 538.66 and 264.40 is: 364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.39 : 538.66 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.39/538.66 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.39x = 538.66 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.39x = 142,420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,420.69/390.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.82

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