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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.70, 565.09 and 239.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.70, 565.09 and 239.83 is: 359.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.70 : 565.09 = 239.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.70/565.09 = 239.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.70x = 565.09 × 239.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.70x = 135,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,523.52/376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.77

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