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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.15, 510.72 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.15, 510.72 and 239 is: 329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.15 : 510.72 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.15/510.72 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.15x = 510.72 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.15x = 122,060.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,060.89/370.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.76

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