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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.67, 514.32 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.67, 514.32 and 239.84 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.67 : 514.32 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.67/514.32 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.67x = 514.32 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.67x = 123,352.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,352.97/372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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