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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.85, 541.73 and 239.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.85, 541.73 and 239.87 is: 359.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.85 : 541.73 = 239.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.85/541.73 = 239.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.85x = 541.73 × 239.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.85x = 129,942.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,942.67/361.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.11

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