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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.36, 578.77 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.36, 578.77 and 239.76 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.36 : 578.77 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.36/578.77 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.36x = 578.77 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.36x = 138,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,765.30/386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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