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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.59, 538.70 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.59, 538.70 and 243.71 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.59 : 538.70 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.59/538.70 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.59x = 538.70 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.59x = 131,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,286.06/359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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