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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 501.66 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 501.66 and 239.31 is: 330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 501.66 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/501.66 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 501.66 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 120,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,052.25/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.01

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