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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.26, 565.34 and 239.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.26, 565.34 and 239.87 is: 359.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.26 : 565.34 = 239.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.26/565.34 = 239.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.26x = 565.34 × 239.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.26x = 135,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,608.11/377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.46

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