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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 545.31 and 241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 545.31 and 241.91 is: 362.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 545.31 = 241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/545.31 = 241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 545.31 × 241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 131,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,915.94/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.85

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