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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 502.04 and 239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 502.04 and 239.41 is: 330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 502.04 = 239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/502.04 = 239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 502.04 × 239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 120,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,194.81/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.44

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