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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 523.82 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 523.82 and 239.84 is: 331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 523.82 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/523.82 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 523.82 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 125,630.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,630.11/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.05

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