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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.63, 564.36 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.63, 564.36 and 239.25 is: 358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.63 : 564.36 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.63/564.36 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.63x = 564.36 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.63x = 135,023.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,023.13/376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.51

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