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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.70, 523.94 and 239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.70, 523.94 and 239.57 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.70 : 523.94 = 239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.70/523.94 = 239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.70x = 523.94 × 239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.70x = 125,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,519.11/379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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