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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.38, 538.79 and 235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.38, 538.79 and 235.13 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.38 : 538.79 = 235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.38/538.79 = 235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.38x = 538.79 × 235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.38x = 126,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,681.82/390.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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