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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.25, 541.31 and 245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.25, 541.31 and 245.66 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 541.31 = 245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/541.31 = 245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 541.31 × 245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 132,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,974.28/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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