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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.25, 540.86 and 245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.25, 540.86 and 245.42 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 540.86 = 245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/540.86 = 245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 540.86 × 245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 132,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,733.93/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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