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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.64, 510.09 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.64, 510.09 and 238.72 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.64 : 510.09 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.64/510.09 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.64x = 510.09 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.64x = 121,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,768.68/369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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