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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.61, 523.81 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.61, 523.81 and 239.67 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.61 : 523.81 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.61/523.81 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.61x = 523.81 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.61x = 125,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,540.34/379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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