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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.56, 538.98 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.56, 538.98 and 243.72 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.56 : 538.98 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.56/538.98 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.56x = 538.98 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.56x = 131,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,360.21/359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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