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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.72, 544.92 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.72, 544.92 and 239.52 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.72 : 544.92 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.72/544.92 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.72x = 544.92 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.72x = 130,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,519.24/394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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