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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.58, 501.73 and 239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.58, 501.73 and 239.11 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.58 : 501.73 = 239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.58/501.73 = 239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.58x = 501.73 × 239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.58x = 119,964.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,964.96/363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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