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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.18, 541.98 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.18, 541.98 and 245.70 is: 368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.18 : 541.98 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.18/541.98 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.18x = 541.98 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.18x = 133,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,164.49/361.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.69

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