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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.52, 538.99 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.52, 538.99 and 243.12 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.52 : 538.99 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.52/538.99 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.52x = 538.99 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.52x = 131,039.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,039.25/390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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