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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.77, 538.57 and 292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.77, 538.57 and 292.35 is: 402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.77 : 538.57 = 292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.77/538.57 = 292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.77x = 538.57 × 292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.77x = 157,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,450.94/390.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.92

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