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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.45, 510.96 and 239.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.45, 510.96 and 239.35 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.45 : 510.96 = 239.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.45/510.96 = 239.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.45x = 510.96 × 239.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.45x = 122,298.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,298.28/370.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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