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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.39, 496.89 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.39, 496.89 and 243.75 is: 336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.39 : 496.89 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.39/496.89 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.39x = 496.89 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.39x = 121,116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,116.94/360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.07

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