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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.95, 539.80 and 383.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.95, 539.80 and 383.45 is: 528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.95 : 539.80 = 383.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.95/539.80 = 383.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.95x = 539.80 × 383.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.95x = 206,982.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,982.65/391.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.08

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