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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.81, 539.42 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.81, 539.42 and 243.62 is: 336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.81 : 539.42 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.81/539.42 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.81x = 539.42 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.81x = 131,409.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,409.59/390.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.25

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