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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.66, 539 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.66, 539 and 272.50 is: 375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.66 : 539 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.66/539 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.66x = 539 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.66x = 146,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,877.50/390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.97

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