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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.62, 539.04 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.62, 539.04 and 215.96 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.62 : 539.04 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.62/539.04 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.62x = 539.04 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.62x = 116,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,408.38/390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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