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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.64, 538.68 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.64, 538.68 and 335.56 is: 462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.64 : 538.68 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.64/538.68 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.64x = 538.68 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.64x = 180,759.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,759.46/390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.73

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