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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.76, 539.07 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.76, 539.07 and 224.91 is: 310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.76 : 539.07 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.76/539.07 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.76x = 539.07 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.76x = 121,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,242.23/390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.27

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