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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.02, 524.01 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.02, 524.01 and 239.97 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.02 : 524.01 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.02/524.01 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.02x = 524.01 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.02x = 125,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,746.68/380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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