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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.99, 544.46 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.99, 544.46 and 241.32 is: 361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.99 : 544.46 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.99/544.46 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.99x = 544.46 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.99x = 131,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,387.88/362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.97

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