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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.65, 540.37 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.65, 540.37 and 244.92 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.65 : 540.37 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.65/540.37 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.65x = 540.37 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.65x = 132,349.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,349.75/360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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