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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.39, 534.52 and 239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.39, 534.52 and 239.93 is: 331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.39 : 534.52 = 239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.39/534.52 = 239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.39x = 534.52 × 239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.39x = 128,247.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,247.38/387.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.05

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