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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 511.64 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 511.64 and 239.67 is: 330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 511.64 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/511.64 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 511.64 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 122,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,623.56/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.82

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