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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.57, 575.64 and 239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.57, 575.64 and 239.39 is: 359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.57 : 575.64 = 239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.57/575.64 = 239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.57x = 575.64 × 239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.57x = 137,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,802.46/383.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.26

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