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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.49, 538.72 and 265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.49, 538.72 and 265.95 is: 366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.49 : 538.72 = 265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.49/538.72 = 265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.49x = 538.72 × 265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.49x = 143,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,271.92/390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.91

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