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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.75, 539.04 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.75, 539.04 and 233.31 is: 321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.75 : 539.04 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.75/539.04 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.75x = 539.04 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.75x = 125,763.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,763.42/390.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.85

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