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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.73, 503.40 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.73, 503.40 and 238.86 is: 329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.73 : 503.40 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.73/503.40 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.73x = 503.40 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.73x = 120,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,242.12/364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.67

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