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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.28, 540.75 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.28, 540.75 and 239.24 is: 358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.28 : 540.75 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.28/540.75 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.28x = 540.75 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.28x = 129,369.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,369.03/361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.09

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