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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 501 and 238.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 501 and 238.78 is: 329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 501 = 238.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/501 = 238.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 501 × 238.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 119,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,628.78/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.40

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