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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.03, 533.83 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.03, 533.83 and 239.74 is: 330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.03 : 533.83 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.03/533.83 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.03x = 533.83 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.03x = 127,980.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,980.40/387.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.67

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