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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 504.94 and 239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 504.94 and 239.02 is: 358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 504.94 = 239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/504.94 = 239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 504.94 × 239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 120,690.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,690.76/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.12

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