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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.79, 500.63 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.79, 500.63 and 238.19 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.79 : 500.63 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.79/500.63 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.79x = 500.63 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.79x = 119,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,241.37/362.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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