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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.86, 588.97 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.86, 588.97 and 323.88 is: 488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.86 : 588.97 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.86/588.97 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.86x = 588.97 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.86x = 190,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,753.98/390.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.04

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