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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.32, 538.67 and 243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.32, 538.67 and 243.01 is: 335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.32 : 538.67 = 243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.32/538.67 = 243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.32x = 538.67 × 243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.32x = 130,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,899.08/390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.36

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