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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.68, 541.77 and 239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.68, 541.77 and 239.55 is: 358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.68 : 541.77 = 239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.68/541.77 = 239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.68x = 541.77 × 239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.68x = 129,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,781.00/361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.83

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