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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.80, 544.78 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.80, 544.78 and 241.70 is: 361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.80 : 544.78 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.80/544.78 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.80x = 544.78 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.80x = 131,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,673.33/363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.94

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