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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.84, 538.74 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.84, 538.74 and 303.54 is: 418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 538.74 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/538.74 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 538.74 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 163,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,529.14/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.40

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