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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.60, 524.04 and 239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.60, 524.04 and 239.93 is: 331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.60 : 524.04 = 239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.60/524.04 = 239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.60x = 524.04 × 239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.60x = 125,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,731.36/379.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.22

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