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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.69, 539.46 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.69, 539.46 and 316.98 is: 437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.69 : 539.46 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.69/539.46 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.69x = 539.46 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.69x = 170,998.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,998.03/390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.68

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