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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.95, 539.52 and 213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.95, 539.52 and 213.92 is: 295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.95 : 539.52 = 213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.95/539.52 = 213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.95x = 539.52 × 213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.95x = 115,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,411.42/390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.21

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