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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.94, 539.53 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.94, 539.53 and 216.32 is: 298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.94 : 539.53 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.94/539.53 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.94x = 539.53 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.94x = 116,707.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,707.89/390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.53

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