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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 510.72 and 239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 510.72 and 239.07 is: 330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 510.72 = 239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/510.72 = 239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 510.72 × 239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 122,097.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,097.83/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.14

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