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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 544.55 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 544.55 and 241.09 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 544.55 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/544.55 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 544.55 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 131,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,282.99/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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