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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.27, 539.49 and 238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.27, 539.49 and 238.35 is: 356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.27 : 539.49 = 238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.27/539.49 = 238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.27x = 539.49 × 238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.27x = 128,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,587.44/360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.92

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