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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 563.55 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 563.55 and 239.16 is: 358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 563.55 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/563.55 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 563.55 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 134,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,778.62/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.15

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