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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.17, 523.18 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.17, 523.18 and 239.12 is: 329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.17 : 523.18 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.17/523.18 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.17x = 523.18 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.17x = 125,103.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,103.51/379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.94

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