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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.78, 539.55 and 243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.78, 539.55 and 243.63 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.78 : 539.55 = 243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.78/539.55 = 243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.78x = 539.55 × 243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.78x = 131,450.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,450.57/390.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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