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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 511.24 and 239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 511.24 and 239.80 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 511.24 = 239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/511.24 = 239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 511.24 × 239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 122,595.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,595.35/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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