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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.68, 509.90 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.68, 509.90 and 238.73 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.68 : 509.90 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.68/509.90 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.68x = 509.90 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.68x = 121,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,724.68/369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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