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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.43, 523.38 and 239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.43, 523.38 and 239.30 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.43 : 523.38 = 239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.43/523.38 = 239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.43x = 523.38 × 239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.43x = 125,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,242.22/379.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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