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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 543.72 and 241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 543.72 and 241.12 is: 361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 543.72 = 241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/543.72 = 241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 543.72 × 241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 131,101.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,101.77/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.12

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