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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.73, 554.21 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.73, 554.21 and 239.81 is: 359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.73 : 554.21 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.73/554.21 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.73x = 554.21 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.73x = 132,904.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,904.31/369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.47

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