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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.95, 539.49 and 216.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.95, 539.49 and 216.29 is: 298.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.95 : 539.49 = 216.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.95/539.49 = 216.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.95x = 539.49 × 216.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.95x = 116,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,683.59/390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.47

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