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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.71, 539.76 and 238.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.71, 539.76 and 238.03 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.71 : 539.76 = 238.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.71/539.76 = 238.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.71x = 539.76 × 238.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.71x = 128,479.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,479.07/359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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