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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.51, 564.93 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.51, 564.93 and 239.51 is: 359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.51 : 564.93 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.51/564.93 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.51x = 564.93 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.51x = 135,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,307.80/376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.38

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