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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.77, 539.26 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.77, 539.26 and 216.12 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.77 : 539.26 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.77/539.26 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.77x = 539.26 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.77x = 116,541.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,541.09/390.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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