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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.55, 564.99 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.55, 564.99 and 239.86 is: 359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.55 : 564.99 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.55/564.99 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.55x = 564.99 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.55x = 135,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,518.50/376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.90

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