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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.71, 539.18 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.71, 539.18 and 216.05 is: 298.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.71 : 539.18 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.71/539.18 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.71x = 539.18 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.71x = 116,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,486.06/390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.14

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