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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.62, 501.90 and 239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.62, 501.90 and 239.08 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.62 : 501.90 = 239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.62/501.90 = 239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.62x = 501.90 × 239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.62x = 119,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,994.25/363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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