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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.88, 536.80 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.88, 536.80 and 335.60 is: 460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.88 : 536.80 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.88/536.80 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.88x = 536.80 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.88x = 180,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,150.08/390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.88

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