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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.34, 511.27 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.34, 511.27 and 239.42 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.34 : 511.27 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.34/511.27 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.34x = 511.27 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.34x = 122,408.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,408.34/370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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