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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.75, 538.74 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.75, 538.74 and 312.36 is: 430.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.75 : 538.74 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.75/538.74 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.75x = 538.74 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.75x = 168,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,280.83/390.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.66

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