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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 544.54 and 239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 544.54 and 239.65 is: 359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 544.54 = 239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/544.54 = 239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 544.54 × 239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 130,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,496.29/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.32

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