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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 544.48 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 544.48 and 239.92 is: 359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 544.48 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/544.48 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 544.48 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 130,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,631.64/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.47

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