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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 589.56 and 239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 589.56 and 239.07 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 589.56 = 239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/589.56 = 239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 589.56 × 239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 140,946.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,946.11/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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