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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.44, 512.40 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.44, 512.40 and 238.58 is: 329.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.44 : 512.40 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.44/512.40 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.44x = 512.40 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.44x = 122,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,248.39/371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.12

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