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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.44, 553.83 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.44, 553.83 and 239.09 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.44 : 553.83 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.44/553.83 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.44x = 553.83 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.44x = 132,415.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,415.21/369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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