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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.76, 553.60 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.76, 553.60 and 239.43 is: 358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.76 : 553.60 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.76/553.60 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.76x = 553.60 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.76x = 132,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,551.52/369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.48

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