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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.73, 539.19 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.73, 539.19 and 213.68 is: 294.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.73 : 539.19 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.73/539.19 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.73x = 539.19 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.73x = 115,215.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,215.32/390.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.87

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