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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.73, 539.13 and 292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.73, 539.13 and 292.27 is: 403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.73 : 539.13 = 292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.73/539.13 = 292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.73x = 539.13 × 292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.73x = 157,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,571.53/390.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.27

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