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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.12, 540.64 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.12, 540.64 and 245.08 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.12 : 540.64 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.12/540.64 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.12x = 540.64 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.12x = 132,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,500.05/360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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