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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.71, 1,399.04 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.71, 1,399.04 and 239.36 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.71 : 1,399.04 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.71/1,399.04 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.71x = 1,399.04 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.71x = 334,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,873.02/932.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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