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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 538.96 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 538.96 and 215.88 is: 297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 538.96 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/538.96 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 538.96 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 116,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,350.68/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.91

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