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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.55, 538.63 and 292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.55, 538.63 and 292.54 is: 403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.55 : 538.63 = 292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.55/538.63 = 292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.55x = 538.63 × 292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.55x = 157,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,570.82/390.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.46

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