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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 564.84 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 564.84 and 239.84 is: 359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 564.84 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/564.84 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 564.84 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 135,471.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,471.23/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.68

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