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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.90, 545.09 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.90, 545.09 and 239.88 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.90 : 545.09 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.90/545.09 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.90x = 545.09 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.90x = 130,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,754.99/362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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