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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.28, 502.76 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.28, 502.76 and 239.92 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.28 : 502.76 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.28/502.76 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.28x = 502.76 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.28x = 120,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,622.18/364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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