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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.63, 539.08 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.63, 539.08 and 213.60 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.63 : 539.08 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.63/539.08 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.63x = 539.08 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.63x = 115,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,148.98/390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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