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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 510.62 and 239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 510.62 and 239.03 is: 329.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 510.62 = 239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/510.62 = 239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 510.62 × 239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 122,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,053.50/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.86

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