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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 541.86 and 239.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 541.86 and 239.79 is: 359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 541.86 = 239.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/541.86 = 239.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 541.86 × 239.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 129,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,932.61/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.31

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