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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 539.15 and 291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 539.15 and 291.83 is: 402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 539.15 = 291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/539.15 = 291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 539.15 × 291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 157,335.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,335.99/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.44

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