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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.11, 510.54 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.11, 510.54 and 239.12 is: 329.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.11 : 510.54 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.11/510.54 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.11x = 510.54 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.11x = 122,078.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,078.79/370.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.84

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