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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.73, 539.42 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.73, 539.42 and 302.03 is: 416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.73 : 539.42 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.73/539.42 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.73x = 539.42 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.73x = 162,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,921.02/390.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.97

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