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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.35, 538.74 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.35, 538.74 and 301.97 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.35 : 538.74 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.35/538.74 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.35x = 538.74 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.35x = 162,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,680.62/390.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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