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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.38, 547.79 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.38, 547.79 and 235.52 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.38 : 547.79 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.38/547.79 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.38x = 547.79 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.38x = 129,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,015.50/365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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