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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.76, 539.36 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.76, 539.36 and 243.32 is: 335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.76 : 539.36 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.76/539.36 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.76x = 539.36 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.76x = 131,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,237.08/390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.85

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