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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.84, 544.80 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.84, 544.80 and 239.50 is: 330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.84 : 544.80 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.84/544.80 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.84x = 544.80 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.84x = 130,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,479.60/394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.46

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