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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 533.46 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 533.46 and 239.92 is: 359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 533.46 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/533.46 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 533.46 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 127,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,987.72/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.76

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