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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.08, 1,399.53 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.08, 1,399.53 and 239.73 is: 359.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.08 : 1,399.53 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.08/1,399.53 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.08x = 1,399.53 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.08x = 335,509.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,509.33/933.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.57

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