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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 543.11 and 240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 543.11 and 240.77 is: 360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 543.11 = 240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/543.11 = 240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 543.11 × 240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 130,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,764.75/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.76

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