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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.89, 545.42 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.89, 545.42 and 239.04 is: 358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.89 : 545.42 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.89/545.42 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.89x = 545.42 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.89x = 130,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,379.84/363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.30

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