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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.66, 511.68 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.66, 511.68 and 239.73 is: 330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.66 : 511.68 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.66/511.68 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.66x = 511.68 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.66x = 122,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,665.05/370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.94

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