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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 538.94 and 233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 538.94 and 233.29 is: 321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 538.94 = 233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/538.94 = 233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 538.94 × 233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 125,728.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,728.55/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.92

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