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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.77, 539.13 and 243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.77, 539.13 and 243.29 is: 335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.77 : 539.13 = 243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.77/539.13 = 243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.77x = 539.13 × 243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.77x = 131,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,162.24/390.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.65

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