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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.37, 533.46 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.37, 533.46 and 239.04 is: 330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.37 : 533.46 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.37/533.46 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.37x = 533.46 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.37x = 127,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,518.28/386.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.04

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