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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.53, 539.09 and 243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.53, 539.09 and 243.20 is: 335.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.53 : 539.09 = 243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.53/539.09 = 243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.53x = 539.09 × 243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.53x = 131,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,102.78/390.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.71

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