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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.93, 538.55 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.93, 538.55 and 320.76 is: 441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.93 : 538.55 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.93/538.55 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.93x = 538.55 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.93x = 172,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,744.90/390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.89

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