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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 584.69 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 584.69 and 243.81 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 584.69 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/584.69 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 584.69 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 142,552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,552.05/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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