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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.63, 538.72 and 324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.63, 538.72 and 324.13 is: 447.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.63 : 538.72 = 324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.63/538.72 = 324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.63x = 538.72 × 324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.63x = 174,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,617.70/390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.02

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