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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.13, 539.17 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.13, 539.17 and 308.07 is: 424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.13 : 539.17 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.13/539.17 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.13x = 539.17 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.13x = 166,099.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,099.41/391.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.67

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