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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.39, 538.80 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.39, 538.80 and 235.14 is: 324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.39 : 538.80 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.39/538.80 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.39x = 538.80 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.39x = 126,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,693.43/390.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.53

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