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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.28, 540.84 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.28, 540.84 and 245.84 is: 368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.28 : 540.84 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.28/540.84 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.28x = 540.84 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.28x = 132,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,960.11/361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.03

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