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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.76, 539.26 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.76, 539.26 and 292.80 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.76 : 539.26 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.76/539.26 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.76x = 539.26 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.76x = 157,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,895.33/390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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