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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.91, 539.43 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.91, 539.43 and 308.22 is: 425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.91 : 539.43 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.91/539.43 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.91x = 539.43 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.91x = 166,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,263.11/390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.32

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