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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.88, 539.58 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.88, 539.58 and 243.60 is: 336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.88 : 539.58 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.88/539.58 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.88x = 539.58 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.88x = 131,438.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,438.99/390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.26

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