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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 539.01 and 292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 539.01 and 292.53 is: 403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 539.01 = 292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/539.01 = 292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 539.01 × 292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 157,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,676.60/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.31

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