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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.38, 501.63 and 239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.38, 501.63 and 239.05 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.38 : 501.63 = 239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.38/501.63 = 239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.38x = 501.63 × 239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.38x = 119,914.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,914.65/363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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