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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.96, 538.82 and 340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.96, 538.82 and 340.76 is: 470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.96 : 538.82 = 340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.96/538.82 = 340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.96x = 538.82 × 340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.96x = 183,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,606.60/389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.83

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