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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.44, 544.62 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.44, 544.62 and 239.40 is: 330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.44 : 544.62 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.44/544.62 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.44x = 544.62 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.44x = 130,382.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,382.03/394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.55

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