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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 550.77 and 239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 550.77 and 239.02 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 550.77 = 239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/550.77 = 239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 550.77 × 239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 131,645.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,645.05/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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