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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.89, 501.90 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.89, 501.90 and 239.51 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.89 : 501.90 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.89/501.90 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.89x = 501.90 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.89x = 120,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,207.60/363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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