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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.72, 538.96 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.72, 538.96 and 297.32 is: 410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.72 : 538.96 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.72/538.96 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.72x = 538.96 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.72x = 160,243.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,243.59/390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.12

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