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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.07, 510.83 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.07, 510.83 and 239.12 is: 330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.07 : 510.83 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.07/510.83 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.07x = 510.83 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.07x = 122,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,145.92/370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.07

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