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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.17, 539.71 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.17, 539.71 and 243.83 is: 336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.17 : 539.71 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.17/539.71 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.17x = 539.71 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.17x = 131,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,595.19/391.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.41

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