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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 545.73 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 545.73 and 241.93 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 545.73 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/545.73 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 545.73 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 132,028.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,028.46/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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