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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 543 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 543 and 240.66 is: 361.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 543 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/543 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 543 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 130,678.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,678.38/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.07

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