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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.68, 579.17 and 239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.68, 579.17 and 239.71 is: 359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.68 : 579.17 = 239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.68/579.17 = 239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.68x = 579.17 × 239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.68x = 138,832.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,832.84/385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.97

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