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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 511.16 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 511.16 and 239.45 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 511.16 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/511.16 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 511.16 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 122,393.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,393.51/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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