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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.54, 511.23 and 239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.54, 511.23 and 239.62 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.54 : 511.23 = 239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.54/511.23 = 239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.54x = 511.23 × 239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.54x = 122,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,499.65/370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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