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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.57, 539.24 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.57, 539.24 and 266.24 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.57 : 539.24 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.57/539.24 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.57x = 539.24 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.57x = 143,567.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,567.26/390.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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