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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.44, 539.16 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.44, 539.16 and 302.96 is: 418.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.44 : 539.16 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.44/539.16 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.44x = 539.16 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.44x = 163,343.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,343.91/390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.36

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