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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.93, 539.47 and 213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.93, 539.47 and 213.89 is: 295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.93 : 539.47 = 213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.93/539.47 = 213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.93x = 539.47 × 213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.93x = 115,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,387.59/390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.16

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