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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.04, 575.52 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.04, 575.52 and 239.50 is: 358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.04 : 575.52 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.04/575.52 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.04x = 575.52 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.04x = 137,837.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,837.04/384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.91

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