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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 544.16 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 544.16 and 241.17 is: 361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 544.16 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/544.16 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 544.16 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 131,235.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,235.07/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.25

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