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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.68, 538.74 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.68, 538.74 and 235.40 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.68 : 538.74 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.68/538.74 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.68x = 538.74 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.68x = 126,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,819.40/390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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