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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.54, 589.77 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.54, 589.77 and 239.10 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.54 : 589.77 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.54/589.77 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.54x = 589.77 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.54x = 141,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,014.01/393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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