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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.59, 543.89 and 234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.59, 543.89 and 234.25 is: 351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.59 : 543.89 = 234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.59/543.89 = 234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.59x = 543.89 × 234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.59x = 127,406.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,406.23/362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.38

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