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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.36, 539.72 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.36, 539.72 and 336.08 is: 463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.36 : 539.72 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.36/539.72 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.36x = 539.72 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.36x = 181,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,389.10/391.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.48

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