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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.93, 547.61 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.93, 547.61 and 239.44 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.93 : 547.61 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.93/547.61 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.93x = 547.61 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.93x = 131,120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,120.88/396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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