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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.87, 539.10 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.87, 539.10 and 325.26 is: 448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.87 : 539.10 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.87/539.10 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.87x = 539.10 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.87x = 175,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,347.67/390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.61

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