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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.01, 537.95 and 243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.01, 537.95 and 243.05 is: 364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.01 : 537.95 = 243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.01/537.95 = 243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.01x = 537.95 × 243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.01x = 130,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,746.67/359.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.19

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