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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.43, 541.53 and 239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.43, 541.53 and 239.93 is: 359.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.43 : 541.53 = 239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.43/541.53 = 239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.43x = 541.53 × 239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.43x = 129,929.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,929.29/361.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.49

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