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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.29, 541.53 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.29, 541.53 and 239.25 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.29 : 541.53 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.29/541.53 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.29x = 541.53 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.29x = 129,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,561.05/361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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