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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.04, 590.42 and 239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.04, 590.42 and 239.05 is: 359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.04 : 590.42 = 239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.04/590.42 = 239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.04x = 590.42 × 239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.04x = 141,139.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,139.90/393.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.10

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