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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 542.64 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 542.64 and 238.59 is: 357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 542.64 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/542.64 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 542.64 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 129,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,468.48/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.58

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