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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.25, 540.37 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.25, 540.37 and 244.97 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.25 : 540.37 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.25/540.37 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.25x = 540.37 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.25x = 132,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,377.11/360.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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