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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.04, 538.20 and 327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.04, 538.20 and 327.71 is: 452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.04 : 538.20 = 327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.04/538.20 = 327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.04x = 538.20 × 327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.04x = 176,374.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,374.87/390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.20

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