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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 502.73 and 239.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 502.73 and 239.91 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 502.73 = 239.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/502.73 = 239.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 502.73 × 239.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 120,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,609.95/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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