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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 539.01 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 539.01 and 215.94 is: 298.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 539.01 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/539.01 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 539.01 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 116,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,393.82/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.02

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