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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 511.38 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 511.38 and 239.49 is: 330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 511.38 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/511.38 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 511.38 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 122,470.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,470.40/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.61

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