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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.26, 526.18 and 239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.26, 526.18 and 239.57 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.26 : 526.18 = 239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.26/526.18 = 239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.26x = 526.18 × 239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.26x = 126,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,056.94/381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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