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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 539.30 and 324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 539.30 and 324.12 is: 447.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 539.30 = 324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/539.30 = 324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 539.30 × 324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 174,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,797.92/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.56

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