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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.48, 544.52 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.48, 544.52 and 239.28 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.48 : 544.52 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.48/544.52 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.48x = 544.52 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.48x = 130,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,292.75/394.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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