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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.57, 538.93 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.57, 538.93 and 243.15 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.57 : 538.93 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.57/538.93 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.57x = 538.93 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.57x = 131,040.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,040.83/390.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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