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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.17, 537.48 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.17, 537.48 and 328.34 is: 452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.17 : 537.48 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.17/537.48 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.17x = 537.48 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.17x = 176,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,473.50/390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.30

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