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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.66, 539.22 and 308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.66, 539.22 and 308.14 is: 425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.66 : 539.22 = 308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.66/539.22 = 308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.66x = 539.22 × 308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.66x = 166,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,155.25/390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.32

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