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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.05, 539.03 and 319.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.05, 539.03 and 319.99 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.05 : 539.03 = 319.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.05/539.03 = 319.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.05x = 539.03 × 319.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.05x = 172,484.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,484.21/390.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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