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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.45, 501.27 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.45, 501.27 and 239.13 is: 329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.45 : 501.27 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.45/501.27 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.45x = 501.27 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.45x = 119,868.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,868.70/363.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.81

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