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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.40, 513.97 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.40, 513.97 and 239.58 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.40 : 513.97 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.40/513.97 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.40x = 513.97 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.40x = 123,136.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,136.33/372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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