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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.91, 509.86 and 238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.91, 509.86 and 238.69 is: 328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.91 : 509.86 = 238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.91/509.86 = 238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.91x = 509.86 × 238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.91x = 121,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,698.48/369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.99

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