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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.62, 538.55 and 335.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.62, 538.55 and 335.95 is: 463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.62 : 538.55 = 335.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.62/538.55 = 335.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.62x = 538.55 × 335.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.62x = 180,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,924.11/390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.17

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