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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.93, 544.84 and 239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.93, 544.84 and 239.41 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.93 : 544.84 = 239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.93/544.84 = 239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.93x = 544.84 × 239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.93x = 130,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,440.14/394.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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