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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.29, 538.79 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.29, 538.79 and 320.52 is: 442.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.29 : 538.79 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.29/538.79 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.29x = 538.79 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.29x = 172,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,691.37/390.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.48

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