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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.57, 565.10 and 239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.57, 565.10 and 239.71 is: 359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.57 : 565.10 = 239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.57/565.10 = 239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.57x = 565.10 × 239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.57x = 135,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,460.14/376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.73

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