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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.51, 538.92 and 215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.51, 538.92 and 215.85 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.51 : 538.92 = 215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.51/538.92 = 215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.51x = 538.92 × 215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.51x = 116,324.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,324.80/390.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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