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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.65, 553.37 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.65, 553.37 and 239.40 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.65 : 553.37 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.65/553.37 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.65x = 553.37 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.65x = 132,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,477.38/369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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