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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 565.02 and 239.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 565.02 and 239.79 is: 359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 565.02 = 239.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/565.02 = 239.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 565.02 × 239.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 135,486.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,486.15/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.69

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