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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 578.97 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 578.97 and 239.94 is: 359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 578.97 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/578.97 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 578.97 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 138,918.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,918.06/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.80

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