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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 514.34 and 239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 514.34 and 239.80 is: 330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 514.34 = 239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/514.34 = 239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 514.34 × 239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 123,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,338.73/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.92

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