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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.45, 544.92 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.45, 544.92 and 241.35 is: 361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.45 : 544.92 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.45/544.92 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.45x = 544.92 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.45x = 131,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,516.44/363.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.86

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