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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.80, 538.78 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.80, 538.78 and 237.69 is: 355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.80 : 538.78 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.80/538.78 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.80x = 538.78 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.80x = 128,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,062.62/359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.93

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