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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 545.58 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 545.58 and 241.92 is: 363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 545.58 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/545.58 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 545.58 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 131,986.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,986.71/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.09

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