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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.92, 539.33 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.92, 539.33 and 243.50 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.92 : 539.33 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.92/539.33 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.92x = 539.33 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.92x = 131,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,322.94/390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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