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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 538.98 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 538.98 and 235.28 is: 324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 538.98 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/538.98 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 538.98 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 126,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,811.21/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.69

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