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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.61, 590.28 and 239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.61, 590.28 and 239.62 is: 359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.61 : 590.28 = 239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.61/590.28 = 239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.61x = 590.28 × 239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.61x = 141,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,442.89/393.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.35

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