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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.92, 539.44 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.92, 539.44 and 235.64 is: 325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.92 : 539.44 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.92/539.44 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.92x = 539.44 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.92x = 127,113.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,113.64/390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.17

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