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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 510.98 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 510.98 and 239.36 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 510.98 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/510.98 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 510.98 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 122,304.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,304.42/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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