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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 577.66 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 577.66 and 239.66 is: 358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 577.66 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/577.66 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 577.66 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 138,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,437.91/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.62

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