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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 546.50 and 239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 546.50 and 239.77 is: 359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 546.50 = 239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/546.50 = 239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 546.50 × 239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 131,031.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,031.27/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.38

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