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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.98, 545.13 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.98, 545.13 and 239.73 is: 330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.98 : 545.13 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.98/545.13 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.98x = 545.13 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.98x = 130,684.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,684.01/394.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.86

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