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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.47, 538.89 and 248.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.47, 538.89 and 248.78 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.47 : 538.89 = 248.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.47/538.89 = 248.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.47x = 538.89 × 248.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.47x = 134,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,065.05/390.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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