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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.56, 540 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.56, 540 and 304.08 is: 419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.56 : 540 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.56/540 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.56x = 540 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.56x = 164,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,203.20/391.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.36

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