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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.58, 501.44 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.58, 501.44 and 239.36 is: 330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.58 : 501.44 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.58/501.44 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.58x = 501.44 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.58x = 120,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,024.68/363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.12

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