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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 510.72 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 510.72 and 239.16 is: 329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 510.72 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/510.72 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 510.72 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 122,143.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,143.80/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.87

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