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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.01, 501.52 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.01, 501.52 and 238.62 is: 329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.01 : 501.52 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.01/501.52 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.01x = 501.52 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.01x = 119,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,672.70/363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.67

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