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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 533.58 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 533.58 and 239.42 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 533.58 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/533.58 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 533.58 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 127,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,749.72/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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