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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.77, 543.39 and 239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.77, 543.39 and 239.14 is: 358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.77 : 543.39 = 239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.77/543.39 = 239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.77x = 543.39 × 239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.77x = 129,946.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,946.28/362.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.21

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