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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.21, 542.01 and 239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.21, 542.01 and 239.53 is: 359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.21 : 542.01 = 239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.21/542.01 = 239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.21x = 542.01 × 239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.21x = 129,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,827.66/361.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.42

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