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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.66, 539.09 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.66, 539.09 and 216 is: 298.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.66 : 539.09 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.66/539.09 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.66x = 539.09 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.66x = 116,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,443.44/390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.07

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