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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.85, 511.25 and 239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.85, 511.25 and 239.63 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.85 : 511.25 = 239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.85/511.25 = 239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.85x = 511.25 × 239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.85x = 122,507.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,507.08/370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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