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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.60, 539.46 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.60, 539.46 and 292.68 is: 404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.60 : 539.46 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.60/539.46 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.60x = 539.46 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.60x = 157,889.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,889.15/390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.22

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