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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.01, 412.72 and 239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.01, 412.72 and 239.37 is: 359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.01 : 412.72 = 239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.01/412.72 = 239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.01x = 412.72 × 239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.01x = 98,792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,792.79/275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.23

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