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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.42, 538.62 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.42, 538.62 and 233.04 is: 321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.42 : 538.62 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.42/538.62 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.42x = 538.62 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.42x = 125,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,520.00/390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.50

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