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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 592.52 and 239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 592.52 and 239.29 is: 358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 592.52 = 239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/592.52 = 239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 592.52 × 239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 141,781.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,781.43/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.81

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