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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.61, 564.71 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.61, 564.71 and 239.58 is: 359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.61 : 564.71 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.61/564.71 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.61x = 564.71 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.61x = 135,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,292.02/376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.24

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