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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.94, 510.41 and 239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.94, 510.41 and 239.02 is: 329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.94 : 510.41 = 239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.94/510.41 = 239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.94x = 510.41 × 239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.94x = 121,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,998.20/369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.78

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