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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.77, 537.82 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.77, 537.82 and 334.88 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.77 : 537.82 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.77/537.82 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.77x = 537.82 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.77x = 180,101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,101.64/390.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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