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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.77, 500.69 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.77, 500.69 and 238.52 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.77 : 500.69 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.77/500.69 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.77x = 500.69 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.77x = 119,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,426.43/362.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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