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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 564.80 and 239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 564.80 and 239.14 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 564.80 = 239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/564.80 = 239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 564.80 × 239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 135,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,063.66/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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