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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.55, 532.89 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.55, 532.89 and 239.10 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.55 : 532.89 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.55/532.89 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.55x = 532.89 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.55x = 127,414.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,414.00/386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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