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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.26, 539.86 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.26, 539.86 and 297.84 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.26 : 539.86 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.26/539.86 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.26x = 539.86 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.26x = 160,791.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,791.90/391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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