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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.85, 536.76 and 330.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.85, 536.76 and 330.71 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.85 : 536.76 = 330.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.85/536.76 = 330.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.85x = 536.76 × 330.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.85x = 177,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,512.24/389.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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