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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 544.60 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 544.60 and 241.77 is: 362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 544.60 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/544.60 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 544.60 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 131,667.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,667.94/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.24

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