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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.20, 538.74 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.20, 538.74 and 348.62 is: 481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.20 : 538.74 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.20/538.74 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.20x = 538.74 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.20x = 187,815.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,815.54/390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.33

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