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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.66, 501.80 and 239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.66, 501.80 and 239.37 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.66 : 501.80 = 239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.66/501.80 = 239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.66x = 501.80 × 239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.66x = 120,114.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,114.67/363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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