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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.10, 540.41 and 244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.10, 540.41 and 244.27 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.10 : 540.41 = 244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.10/540.41 = 244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.10x = 540.41 × 244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.10x = 132,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,002.03/360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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