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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 523.71 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 523.71 and 239.67 is: 330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 523.71 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/523.71 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 523.71 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 125,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,517.58/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.88

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