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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.83, 538.11 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.83, 538.11 and 335.41 is: 461.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.83 : 538.11 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.83/538.11 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.83x = 538.11 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.83x = 180,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,486.13/390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.81

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