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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.92, 539.42 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.92, 539.42 and 332.15 is: 458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.92 : 539.42 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.92/539.42 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.92x = 539.42 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.92x = 179,164.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,164.00/390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.31

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