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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.53, 497.78 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.53, 497.78 and 242.64 is: 335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.53 : 497.78 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.53/497.78 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.53x = 497.78 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.53x = 120,781.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,781.55/360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.01

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