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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.69, 538.86 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.69, 538.86 and 241.23 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.69 : 538.86 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.69/538.86 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.69x = 538.86 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.69x = 129,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,989.20/390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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