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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.01, 513.13 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.01, 513.13 and 239.18 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.01 : 513.13 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.01/513.13 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.01x = 513.13 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.01x = 122,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,731.66/372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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