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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.54, 510.92 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.54, 510.92 and 239.50 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.54 : 510.92 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.54/510.92 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.54x = 510.92 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.54x = 122,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,365.34/370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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