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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 523.97 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 523.97 and 239.88 is: 359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 523.97 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/523.97 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 523.97 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 125,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,688.72/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.69

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