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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.88, 520.44 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.88, 520.44 and 239.12 is: 330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 520.44 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/520.44 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 520.44 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 124,447.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,447.61/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.20

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