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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.78, 541.74 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.78, 541.74 and 239.86 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.78 : 541.74 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.78/541.74 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.78x = 541.74 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.78x = 129,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,941.76/361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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