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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.40, 538.80 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.40, 538.80 and 335.32 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.40 : 538.80 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.40/538.80 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.40x = 538.80 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.40x = 180,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,670.42/390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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