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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.79, 539.50 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.79, 539.50 and 266.63 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.79 : 539.50 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.79/539.50 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.79x = 539.50 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.79x = 143,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,846.89/390.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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