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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.41, 511.07 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.41, 511.07 and 239.25 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.41 : 511.07 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.41/511.07 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.41x = 511.07 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.41x = 122,272.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,272.30/370.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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