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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.97, 537.57 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.97, 537.57 and 243 is: 363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.97 : 537.57 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.97/537.57 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.97x = 537.57 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.97x = 130,629.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,629.51/358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.91

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