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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.08, 538.71 and 323.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.08, 538.71 and 323.93 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.08 : 538.71 = 323.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.08/538.71 = 323.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.08x = 538.71 × 323.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.08x = 174,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,504.33/390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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