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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.59, 500.91 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.59, 500.91 and 238.54 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.59 : 500.91 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.59/500.91 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.59x = 500.91 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.59x = 119,487.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,487.07/362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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