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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.14, 589.27 and 239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.14, 589.27 and 239.03 is: 358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.14 : 589.27 = 239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.14/589.27 = 239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.14x = 589.27 × 239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.14x = 140,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,849.07/393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.27

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