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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.71, 574.65 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.71, 574.65 and 239.34 is: 359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.71 : 574.65 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.71/574.65 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.71x = 574.65 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.71x = 137,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,536.73/382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.38

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