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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.61, 537.37 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.61, 537.37 and 243.04 is: 364.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.61 : 537.37 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.61/537.37 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.61x = 537.37 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.61x = 130,601.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,601.73/358.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.18

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