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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 544.02 and 241.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 544.02 and 241.05 is: 361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 544.02 = 241.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/544.02 = 241.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 544.02 × 241.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 131,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,136.02/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.08

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