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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.47, 541.32 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.47, 541.32 and 245.50 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.47 : 541.32 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.47/541.32 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.47x = 541.32 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.47x = 132,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,894.06/361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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