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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.35, 539.44 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.35, 539.44 and 308.32 is: 424.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.35 : 539.44 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.35/539.44 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.35x = 539.44 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.35x = 166,320.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,320.04/391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.99

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