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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.61, 490.39 and 239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.61, 490.39 and 239.57 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.61 : 490.39 = 239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.61/490.39 = 239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.61x = 490.39 × 239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.61x = 117,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,484.28/327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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