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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.36, 536.96 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.36, 536.96 and 334.08 is: 460.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.36 : 536.96 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.36/536.96 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.36x = 536.96 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.36x = 179,387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,387.60/389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.72

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