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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.60, 539.37 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.60, 539.37 and 266.72 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.60 : 539.37 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.60/539.37 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.60x = 539.37 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.60x = 143,858.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,858.07/390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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