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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.77, 490.73 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.77, 490.73 and 239.13 is: 329.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.77 : 490.73 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.77/490.73 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.77x = 490.73 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.77x = 117,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,347.07/355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.84

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