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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.69, 533.93 and 239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.69, 533.93 and 239.57 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.69 : 533.93 = 239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.69/533.93 = 239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.69x = 533.93 × 239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.69x = 127,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,911.74/386.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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