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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.63, 510.21 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.63, 510.21 and 238.65 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.63 : 510.21 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.63/510.21 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.63x = 510.21 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.63x = 121,759.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,759.70/369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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