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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.88, 537.98 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.88, 537.98 and 335.07 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.88 : 537.98 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.88/537.98 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.88x = 537.98 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.88x = 180,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,259.28/389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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