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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.69, 545.13 and 241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.69, 545.13 and 241.79 is: 362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.69 : 545.13 = 241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.69/545.13 = 241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.69x = 545.13 × 241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.69x = 131,804.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,804.26/363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.41

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