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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.00, 540.59 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.00, 540.59 and 239.40 is: 358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.00 : 540.59 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.00/540.59 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.00x = 540.59 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.00x = 129,416.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,416.05/361.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.50

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