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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.84, 590.58 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.84, 590.58 and 239.76 is: 359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.84 : 590.58 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.84/590.58 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.84x = 590.58 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.84x = 141,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,597.46/393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.53

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