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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.66, 539.16 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.66, 539.16 and 335.58 is: 463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.66 : 539.16 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.66/539.16 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.66x = 539.16 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.66x = 180,931.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,931.31/390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.14

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