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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.88, 539.06 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.88, 539.06 and 340.61 is: 470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.88 : 539.06 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.88/539.06 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.88x = 539.06 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.88x = 183,604.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,604.83/389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.93

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