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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.82, 539.34 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.82, 539.34 and 260.07 is: 358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.82 : 539.34 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.82/539.34 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.82x = 539.34 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.82x = 140,266.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,266.15/390.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.90

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