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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.83, 539.26 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.83, 539.26 and 297.68 is: 410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.83 : 539.26 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.83/539.26 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.83x = 539.26 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.83x = 160,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,523.48/390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.73

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