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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.78, 540.42 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.78, 540.42 and 239.10 is: 358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.78 : 540.42 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.78/540.42 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.78x = 540.42 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.78x = 129,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,214.42/360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.15

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