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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.77, 539.28 and 243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.77, 539.28 and 243.38 is: 335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.77 : 539.28 = 243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.77/539.28 = 243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.77x = 539.28 × 243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.77x = 131,249.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,249.97/390.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.88

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