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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.72, 504.54 and 239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.72, 504.54 and 239.65 is: 330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.72 : 504.54 = 239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.72/504.54 = 239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.72x = 504.54 × 239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.72x = 120,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,911.75/365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.61

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