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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 541.91 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 541.91 and 245.27 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 541.91 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/541.91 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 541.91 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 132,910.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,910.33/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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