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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 501.71 and 239.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 501.71 and 239.47 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 501.71 = 239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/501.71 = 239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 501.71 × 239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 120,143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,143.63/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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