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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.44, 575.70 and 239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.44, 575.70 and 239.72 is: 358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.44 : 575.70 = 239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.44/575.70 = 239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.44x = 575.70 × 239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.44x = 138,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,006.80/384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.98

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