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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.34, 540.64 and 244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.34, 540.64 and 244.91 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.34 : 540.64 = 244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.34/540.64 = 244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.34x = 540.64 × 244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.34x = 132,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,409.80/360.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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