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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.24, 590.28 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.24, 590.28 and 239.56 is: 359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.24 : 590.28 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.24/590.28 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.24x = 590.28 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.24x = 141,407.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,407.48/393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.60

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