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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.07, 539.27 and 338.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.07, 539.27 and 338.59 is: 466.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.07 : 539.27 = 338.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.07/539.27 = 338.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.07x = 539.27 × 338.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.07x = 182,588.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,588.73/391.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.90

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