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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.97, 525.62 and 239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.97, 525.62 and 239.29 is: 330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.97 : 525.62 = 239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.97/525.62 = 239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.97x = 525.62 × 239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.97x = 125,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,774.89/380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.14

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