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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 539.34 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 539.34 and 243.93 is: 365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 539.34 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/539.34 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 539.34 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 131,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,561.21/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.51

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