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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.11, 539.87 and 243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.11, 539.87 and 243.69 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.11 : 539.87 = 243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.11/539.87 = 243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.11x = 539.87 × 243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.11x = 131,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,559.70/391.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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