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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.09, 537.95 and 301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.09, 537.95 and 301.43 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.09 : 537.95 = 301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.09/537.95 = 301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.09x = 537.95 × 301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.09x = 162,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,151.65/390.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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