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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.99, 539.54 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.99, 539.54 and 216.34 is: 298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.99 : 539.54 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.99/539.54 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.99x = 539.54 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.99x = 116,720.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,720.30/390.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.53

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