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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.50, 523.95 and 239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.50, 523.95 and 239.65 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.50 : 523.95 = 239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.50/523.95 = 239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.50x = 523.95 × 239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.50x = 125,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,564.62/379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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