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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.40, 539.52 and 320.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.40, 539.52 and 320.35 is: 442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.40 : 539.52 = 320.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.40/539.52 = 320.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.40x = 539.52 × 320.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.40x = 172,835.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,835.23/390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.71

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