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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.26, 534.53 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.26, 534.53 and 239.81 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.26 : 534.53 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.26/534.53 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.26x = 534.53 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.26x = 128,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,185.78/387.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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