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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.56, 575.70 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.56, 575.70 and 239.56 is: 359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.56 : 575.70 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.56/575.70 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.56x = 575.70 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.56x = 137,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,914.69/383.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.56

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