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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.59, 538.94 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.59, 538.94 and 303.92 is: 419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.59 : 538.94 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.59/538.94 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.59x = 538.94 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.59x = 163,790.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,790.43/390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.35

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