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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.53, 541.22 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.53, 541.22 and 246.09 is: 368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.53 : 541.22 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.53/541.22 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.53x = 541.22 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.53x = 133,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,187.60/361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.40

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