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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.93, 539.54 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.93, 539.54 and 297.52 is: 410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.93 : 539.54 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.93/539.54 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.93x = 539.54 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.93x = 160,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,523.94/390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.62

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