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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 532.61 and 239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 532.61 and 239.29 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 532.61 = 239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/532.61 = 239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 532.61 × 239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 127,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,448.25/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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