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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.66, 538.95 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.66, 538.95 and 235.38 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.66 : 538.95 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.66/538.95 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.66x = 538.95 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.66x = 126,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,858.05/390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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