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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.40, 537.42 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.40, 537.42 and 334.32 is: 461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.40 : 537.42 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.40/537.42 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.40x = 537.42 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.40x = 179,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,670.25/389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.40

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