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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.06, 543.66 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.06, 543.66 and 240.94 is: 360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.06 : 543.66 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.06/543.66 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.06x = 543.66 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.06x = 130,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,989.44/363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.79

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