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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.77, 511.49 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.77, 511.49 and 239.82 is: 330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.77 : 511.49 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.77/511.49 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.77x = 511.49 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.77x = 122,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,666.13/370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.84

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