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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 511.52 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 511.52 and 239.64 is: 330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 511.52 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/511.52 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 511.52 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 122,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,580.65/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.83

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