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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 538.72 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 538.72 and 237.65 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 538.72 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/538.72 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 538.72 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 128,025.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,025.62/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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