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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.40, 540.48 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.40, 540.48 and 342.40 is: 474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.40 : 540.48 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.40/540.48 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.40x = 540.48 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.40x = 185,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,060.35/390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.03

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