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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.97, 539.72 and 337.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.97, 539.72 and 337.59 is: 466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.97 : 539.72 = 337.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.97/539.72 = 337.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.97x = 539.72 × 337.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.97x = 182,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,204.07/390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.03

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