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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.28, 536.64 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.28, 536.64 and 242.76 is: 362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.28 : 536.64 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.28/536.64 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.28x = 536.64 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.28x = 130,274.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,274.73/359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.60

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