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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.75, 500.51 and 238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.75, 500.51 and 238.61 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 500.51 = 238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/500.51 = 238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 500.51 × 238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 119,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,428.54/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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