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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.41, 501.55 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.41, 501.55 and 239.17 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.41 : 501.55 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.41/501.55 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.41x = 501.55 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.41x = 119,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,955.71/363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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