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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.62, 589.52 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.62, 589.52 and 239.20 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.62 : 589.52 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.62/589.52 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.62x = 589.52 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.62x = 141,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,013.18/393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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