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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.67, 539.13 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.67, 539.13 and 233.43 is: 322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.67 : 539.13 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.67/539.13 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.67x = 539.13 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.67x = 125,849.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,849.12/390.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.14

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