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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.55, 542.91 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.55, 542.91 and 240.44 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.55 : 542.91 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.55/542.91 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.55x = 542.91 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.55x = 130,537.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,537.28/362.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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