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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.64, 509.84 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.64, 509.84 and 238.80 is: 329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.64 : 509.84 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.64/509.84 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.64x = 509.84 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.64x = 121,749.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,749.79/369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.37

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