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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.77, 533.83 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.77, 533.83 and 239.31 is: 330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.77 : 533.83 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.77/533.83 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.77x = 533.83 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.77x = 127,752.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,752.79/386.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.31

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