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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.87, 539.50 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.87, 539.50 and 243.41 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.87 : 539.50 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.87/539.50 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.87x = 539.50 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.87x = 131,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,319.70/390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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