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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.42, 555.04 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.42, 555.04 and 239.68 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.42 : 555.04 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.42/555.04 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.42x = 555.04 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.42x = 133,031.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,031.99/369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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