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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.39, 537.55 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.39, 537.55 and 243.57 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.39 : 537.55 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.39/537.55 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.39x = 537.55 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.39x = 130,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,931.05/358.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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