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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 564.78 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 564.78 and 239.32 is: 359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 564.78 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/564.78 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 564.78 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 135,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,163.15/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.25

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