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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 564.40 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 564.40 and 239.36 is: 359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 564.40 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/564.40 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 564.40 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 135,094.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,094.78/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.14

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