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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 543 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 543 and 240.21 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 543 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/543 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 543 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 130,434.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,434.03/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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