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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 502.83 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 502.83 and 239.92 is: 331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 502.83 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/502.83 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 502.83 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 120,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,637.72/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.01

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