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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.83, 411.95 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.83, 411.95 and 239.38 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.83 : 411.95 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.83/411.95 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.83x = 411.95 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.83x = 98,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,612.59/275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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