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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.21, 543.51 and 240.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.21, 543.51 and 240.53 is: 360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.21 : 543.51 = 240.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.21/543.51 = 240.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.21x = 543.51 × 240.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.21x = 130,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,730.46/362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.92

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