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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.72, 590.25 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.72, 590.25 and 239.46 is: 358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.72 : 590.25 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.72/590.25 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.72x = 590.25 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.72x = 141,341.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,341.27/393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.99

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