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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 501.81 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 501.81 and 239.54 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 501.81 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/501.81 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 501.81 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 120,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,203.57/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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