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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.03, 537.97 and 242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.03, 537.97 and 242.74 is: 334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.03 : 537.97 = 242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.03/537.97 = 242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.03x = 537.97 × 242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.03x = 130,586.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,586.84/390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.81

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