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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 510.90 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 510.90 and 239.24 is: 330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 510.90 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/510.90 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 510.90 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 122,227.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,227.72/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.31

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