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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.07, 534.12 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.07, 534.12 and 239.67 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.07 : 534.12 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.07/534.12 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.07x = 534.12 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.07x = 128,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,012.54/387.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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