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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 510.74 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 510.74 and 239.10 is: 329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 510.74 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/510.74 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 510.74 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 122,117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,117.25/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.76

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