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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.01, 502.90 and 239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.01, 502.90 and 239.62 is: 331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.01 : 502.90 = 239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.01/502.90 = 239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.01x = 502.90 × 239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.01x = 120,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,504.90/364.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.05

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