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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.61, 540.54 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.61, 540.54 and 245.06 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.61 : 540.54 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.61/540.54 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.61x = 540.54 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.61x = 132,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,466.08/360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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