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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 523.67 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 523.67 and 239.58 is: 330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 523.67 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/523.67 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 523.67 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 125,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,460.86/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.82

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