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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.45, 539.65 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.45, 539.65 and 344.22 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.45 : 539.65 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.45/539.65 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.45x = 539.65 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.45x = 185,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,756.73/390.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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