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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.27, 523.46 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.27, 523.46 and 239.44 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.27 : 523.46 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.27/523.46 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.27x = 523.46 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.27x = 125,337.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,337.26/379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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