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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.42, 538.70 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.42, 538.70 and 243.09 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.42 : 538.70 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.42/538.70 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.42x = 538.70 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.42x = 130,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,951.37/390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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