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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.59, 539.11 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.59, 539.11 and 243.40 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.59 : 539.11 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.59/539.11 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.59x = 539.11 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.59x = 131,218.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,218.63/390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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