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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.81, 589.94 and 239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.81, 589.94 and 239.27 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.81 : 589.94 = 239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.81/589.94 = 239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.81x = 589.94 × 239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.81x = 141,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,150.80/393.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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