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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.10, 539.76 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.10, 539.76 and 266.90 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.10 : 539.76 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.10/539.76 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.10x = 539.76 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.10x = 144,061.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,061.94/391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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