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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.92, 510.26 and 239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.92, 510.26 and 239.02 is: 329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.92 : 510.26 = 239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.92/510.26 = 239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.92x = 510.26 × 239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.92x = 121,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,962.35/369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.70

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