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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.81, 523.94 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.81, 523.94 and 239.66 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.81 : 523.94 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.81/523.94 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.81x = 523.94 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.81x = 125,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,565.61/379.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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