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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 538.98 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 538.98 and 237.90 is: 356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 538.98 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/538.98 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 538.98 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 128,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,223.34/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.18

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