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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.55, 523.69 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.55, 523.69 and 239.74 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.55 : 523.69 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.55/523.69 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.55x = 523.69 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.55x = 125,547.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,547.53/379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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