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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 500.74 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 500.74 and 238.44 is: 329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 500.74 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/500.74 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 500.74 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 119,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,396.45/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.13

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