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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.76, 510.26 and 238.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.76, 510.26 and 238.78 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.76 : 510.26 = 238.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.76/510.26 = 238.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.76x = 510.26 × 238.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.76x = 121,839.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,839.88/369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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