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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.27, 564.50 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.27, 564.50 and 239.12 is: 358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.27 : 564.50 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.27/564.50 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.27x = 564.50 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.27x = 134,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,983.24/376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.74

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