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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.86, 539.46 and 266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.86, 539.46 and 266.86 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.86 : 539.46 = 266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.86/539.46 = 266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.86x = 539.46 × 266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.86x = 143,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,958.95/390.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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