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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.34, 563.10 and 239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.34, 563.10 and 239.26 is: 358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.34 : 563.10 = 239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.34/563.10 = 239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.34x = 563.10 × 239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.34x = 134,727.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,727.31/375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.95

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