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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.78, 554.91 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.78, 554.91 and 239.84 is: 359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.78 : 554.91 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.78/554.91 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.78x = 554.91 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.78x = 133,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,086.84/369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.91

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