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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.39, 538.52 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.39, 538.52 and 242.91 is: 335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.39 : 538.52 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.39/538.52 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.39x = 538.52 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.39x = 130,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,810.68/390.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.08

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