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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.80, 539.04 and 349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.80, 539.04 and 349.28 is: 481.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.80 : 539.04 = 349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.80/539.04 = 349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.80x = 539.04 × 349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.80x = 188,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,275.89/390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.77

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