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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.61, 511.61 and 238.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.61, 511.61 and 238.03 is: 328.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.61 : 511.61 = 238.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.61/511.61 = 238.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.61x = 511.61 × 238.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.61x = 121,776.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,776.27/370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.58

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