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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.55, 539.02 and 243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.55, 539.02 and 243.23 is: 335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.55 : 539.02 = 243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.55/539.02 = 243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.55x = 539.02 × 243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.55x = 131,105.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,105.79/390.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.70

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