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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 563.76 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 563.76 and 239.04 is: 358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 563.76 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/563.76 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 563.76 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 134,761.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,761.19/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.22

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