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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.76, 538.85 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.76, 538.85 and 243.34 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.76 : 538.85 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.76/538.85 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.76x = 538.85 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.76x = 131,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,123.02/390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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