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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.84, 539.47 and 243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.84, 539.47 and 243.59 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 539.47 = 243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/539.47 = 243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 539.47 × 243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 131,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,410.24/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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