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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.72, 542.78 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.72, 542.78 and 239.96 is: 360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.72 : 542.78 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.72/542.78 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.72x = 542.78 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.72x = 130,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,245.49/361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.07

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