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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.03, 537.08 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.03, 537.08 and 334.68 is: 460.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.03 : 537.08 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.03/537.08 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.03x = 537.08 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.03x = 179,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,748.26/390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.86

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