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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.99, 510.36 and 239.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.99, 510.36 and 239.00 is: 329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.99 : 510.36 = 239.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.99/510.36 = 239.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.99x = 510.36 × 239.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.99x = 121,974.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,974.09/369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.67

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