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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.45, 512.84 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.45, 512.84 and 238.73 is: 329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.45 : 512.84 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.45/512.84 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.45x = 512.84 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.45x = 122,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,432.70/371.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.61

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