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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.97, 513.27 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.97, 513.27 and 239.13 is: 329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.97 : 513.27 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.97/513.27 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.97x = 513.27 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.97x = 122,738.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,738.26/371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.97

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