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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.92, 500.43 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.92, 500.43 and 238.42 is: 328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.92 : 500.43 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.92/500.43 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.92x = 500.43 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.92x = 119,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,312.52/362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.76

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