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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.61, 538.53 and 323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.61, 538.53 and 323.98 is: 446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.61 : 538.53 = 323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.61/538.53 = 323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.61x = 538.53 × 323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.61x = 174,472.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,472.95/390.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.67

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