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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 543.99 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 543.99 and 157.41 is: 235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 543.99 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/543.99 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 543.99 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 85,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,629.47/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.89

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