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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.44, 539.05 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.44, 539.05 and 243.27 is: 335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.44 : 539.05 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.44/539.05 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.44x = 539.05 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.44x = 131,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,134.69/390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.86

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