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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361, 540.96 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361, 540.96 and 245.20 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361 : 540.96 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361/540.96 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361x = 540.96 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361x = 132,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,643.39/361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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