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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.42, 541.11 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.42, 541.11 and 244.04 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.42 : 541.11 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.42/541.11 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.42x = 541.11 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.42x = 132,055.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,055.13/361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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