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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.99, 590.32 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.99, 590.32 and 239.44 is: 358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.99 : 590.32 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.99/590.32 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.99x = 590.32 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.99x = 141,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,346.22/393.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.76

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