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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.02, 539.91 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.02, 539.91 and 303.90 is: 419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.02 : 539.91 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.02/539.91 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.02x = 539.91 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.02x = 164,078.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,078.65/391.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.62

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