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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 544.11 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 544.11 and 241.24 is: 361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 544.11 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/544.11 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 544.11 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 131,261.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,261.10/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.32

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