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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.97, 543.42 and 240.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.97, 543.42 and 240.99 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.97 : 543.42 = 240.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.97/543.42 = 240.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.97x = 543.42 × 240.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.97x = 130,958.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,958.79/362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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