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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.03, 585.43 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.03, 585.43 and 325.44 is: 488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.03 : 585.43 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.03/585.43 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.03x = 585.43 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.03x = 190,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,522.34/390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.48

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