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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.09, 537.66 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.09, 537.66 and 334.74 is: 461.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.09 : 537.66 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.09/537.66 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.09x = 537.66 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.09x = 179,976.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,976.31/390.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.37

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