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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.32, 543.13 and 239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.32, 543.13 and 239.02 is: 358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.32 : 543.13 = 239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.32/543.13 = 239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.32x = 543.13 × 239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.32x = 129,816.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,816.22/362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.29

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