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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.42, 538.26 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.42, 538.26 and 302.04 is: 416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.42 : 538.26 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.42/538.26 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.42x = 538.26 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.42x = 162,576.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,576.05/390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.41

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