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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 522.82 and 239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 522.82 and 239.33 is: 330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 522.82 = 239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/522.82 = 239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 522.82 × 239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 125,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,127.84/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.12

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