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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.11, 513.75 and 239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.11, 513.75 and 239.39 is: 330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.11 : 513.75 = 239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.11/513.75 = 239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.11x = 513.75 × 239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.11x = 122,986.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,986.61/372.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.51

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