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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.57, 538.04 and 328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.57, 538.04 and 328.40 is: 452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.57 : 538.04 = 328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.57/538.04 = 328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.57x = 538.04 × 328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.57x = 176,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,692.48/390.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.40

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