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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.64, 539.11 and 215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.64, 539.11 and 215.99 is: 298.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.64 : 539.11 = 215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.64/539.11 = 215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.64x = 539.11 × 215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.64x = 116,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,442.37/390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.08

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