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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.76, 501.83 and 239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.76, 501.83 and 239.26 is: 330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.76 : 501.83 = 239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.76/501.83 = 239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.76x = 501.83 × 239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.76x = 120,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,067.85/363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.07

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