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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.39, 510.09 and 238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.39, 510.09 and 238.63 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.39 : 510.09 = 238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.39/510.09 = 238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.39x = 510.09 × 238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.39x = 121,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,722.78/369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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