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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.88, 539.84 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.88, 539.84 and 303.52 is: 419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.88 : 539.84 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.88/539.84 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.88x = 539.84 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.88x = 163,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,852.24/390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.19

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