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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.69, 539.38 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.69, 539.38 and 243.52 is: 336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.69 : 539.38 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.69/539.38 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.69x = 539.38 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.69x = 131,351.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,351.08/390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.20

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