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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.36, 538.76 and 241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.36, 538.76 and 241.07 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.36 : 538.76 = 241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.36/538.76 = 241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.36x = 538.76 × 241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.36x = 129,878.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,878.87/390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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