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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.32, 576.66 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.32, 576.66 and 239.96 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.32 : 576.66 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.32/576.66 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.32x = 576.66 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.32x = 138,375.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,375.33/384.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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