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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.06, 539.10 and 324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.06, 539.10 and 324.42 is: 448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.06 : 539.10 = 324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.06/539.10 = 324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.06x = 539.10 × 324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.06x = 174,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,894.82/390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.38

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