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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.37, 538.85 and 243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.37, 538.85 and 243.13 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.37 : 538.85 = 243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.37/538.85 = 243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.37x = 538.85 × 243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.37x = 131,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,009.38/390.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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