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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.62, 545.96 and 240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.62, 545.96 and 240.59 is: 361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.62 : 545.96 = 240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.62/545.96 = 240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.62x = 545.96 × 240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.62x = 131,351.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,351.31/363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.23

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