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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 502 and 239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 502 and 239.60 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 502 = 239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/502 = 239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 502 × 239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 120,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,279.20/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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