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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.70, 538.86 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.70, 538.86 and 243.28 is: 335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.70 : 538.86 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.70/538.86 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.70x = 538.86 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.70x = 131,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,093.86/390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.54

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