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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.78, 511.41 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.78, 511.41 and 239.66 is: 330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.78 : 511.41 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.78/511.41 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.78x = 511.41 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.78x = 122,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,564.52/370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.56

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