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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.15, 583.83 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.15, 583.83 and 243.81 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.15 : 583.83 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.15/583.83 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.15x = 583.83 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.15x = 142,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,343.59/390.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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