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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.39, 553.44 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.39, 553.44 and 239.52 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.39 : 553.44 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.39/553.44 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.39x = 553.44 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.39x = 132,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,559.95/369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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