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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.87, 510.19 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.87, 510.19 and 238.65 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.87 : 510.19 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.87/510.19 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.87x = 510.19 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.87x = 121,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,756.84/369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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