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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.78, 539.22 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.78, 539.22 and 235.50 is: 324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.78 : 539.22 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.78/539.22 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.78x = 539.22 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.78x = 126,986.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,986.31/390.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.96

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