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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.93, 510.28 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.93, 510.28 and 239.01 is: 329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.93 : 510.28 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.93/510.28 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.93x = 510.28 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.93x = 121,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,962.02/369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.69

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