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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.95, 537.03 and 334.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.95, 537.03 and 334.67 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.95 : 537.03 = 334.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.95/537.03 = 334.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.95x = 537.03 × 334.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.95x = 179,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,725.14/389.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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