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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 500.61 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 500.61 and 238.77 is: 329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 500.61 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/500.61 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 500.61 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 119,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,530.65/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.29

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