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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.63, 511.14 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.63, 511.14 and 239.50 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.63 : 511.14 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.63/511.14 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.63x = 511.14 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.63x = 122,418.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,418.03/370.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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