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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.19, 501.41 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.19, 501.41 and 239.06 is: 330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.19 : 501.41 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.19/501.41 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.19x = 501.41 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.19x = 119,868.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,868.93/363.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.05

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