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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 540.94 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 540.94 and 245.04 is: 367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 540.94 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/540.94 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 540.94 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 132,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,551.94/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.16

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