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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.64, 538.96 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.64, 538.96 and 235.44 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.64 : 538.96 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.64/538.96 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.64x = 538.96 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.64x = 126,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,892.74/390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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