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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.88, 539.38 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.88, 539.38 and 304.20 is: 418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.88 : 539.38 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.88/539.38 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.88x = 539.38 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.88x = 164,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,079.40/391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.70

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