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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.78, 511.92 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.78, 511.92 and 239.96 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.78 : 511.92 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.78/511.92 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.78x = 511.92 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.78x = 122,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,841.60/370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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