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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.93, 1,399.41 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.93, 1,399.41 and 239.58 is: 359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.93 : 1,399.41 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.93/1,399.41 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.93x = 1,399.41 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.93x = 335,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,274.15/932.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.38

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