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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.76, 539.43 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.76, 539.43 and 297.52 is: 410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.76 : 539.43 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.76/539.43 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.76x = 539.43 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.76x = 160,491.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,491.21/390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.72

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