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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.47, 584.84 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.47, 584.84 and 243.74 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.47 : 584.84 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.47/584.84 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.47x = 584.84 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.47x = 142,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,544.76/390.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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