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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.94, 539.46 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.94, 539.46 and 233.62 is: 322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.94 : 539.46 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.94/539.46 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.94x = 539.46 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.94x = 126,028.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,028.65/390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.37

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